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Forest Corner Masterplan Sherwood Forest & Robin Hood - A Global Brand 1032 Forest Corner, Sherwood Forest July 2020 Site Location Wider Context

The Major Oak

Peak District Sheffield National Park

Sherwood Sherwood Forest Forest National Nature Reserve

Mansfield

Swinecote Road

Nottingham Cemetery Derby RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre

Church Street Church Sherwood Forest, the legendary stomping ground of Robin of St Mary Hood, is a 450 acre ancient forest in Nottinghamshire. Ollerton Road The park is home to Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve Mansfield Road and is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Edwinstowe Library The area lies just north of Edwinstowe, two miles from Ollerton and 17 miles north of Nottingham on the A614 Edwinstowe Nottingham-Doncaster road. Skate Park

Sherwood Forest Trekking Centre

Thoresby Football Club and Cricket Club

Imagery ©2020 Getmapping plc, Infoterra Ltd & Bluesky, Imagery ©2020 Getmapping plc, Infoterra Ltd & Bluesky, Maxar Technologies, The GeoInformation Group, Map data ©2020 200 m 1032 Forest Corner, Sherwood Forest July 2020 Site Location Wider Context

Landmarks:

Convenience (shops/restaurants/ accommodation)

Community (Church/sports/hall/ garden centres)

Education (School/learning centres)

farms Edwinstowe 1032 Forest Corner, Sherwood Forest July 2020 Site Location Community Aspects

1. Edwinstowe Library 2

3 2. RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre

3. St Mary’s Church

4. Edwinstowe Village Hall

farms Edwinstowe Maythorn Grove 1032 Forest Corner, Sherwood Forest July 2020 Site Location Transport links

From Sheffield

Ollerton Road Bus Stop Forest Corner

Transport Links: From Sheffield

Bus Stops

Main Connection From Major Cities

Train station: From Mansfield From Mansfield Shirebrook Station 7.4 mi

Mansfield Station 8 mi

From Nottingham West Lane Bus Stop

Site Location 1 2 Site Photos

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KEY PLAN

Key Plan: 6 7 8 1. Bus Stop near Visitor Centre 2. RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre 3. Sherwood Forest - Youth Hostel Association 4. Sherwood Forest - Arts and Crafts Centre 5. Sherwood Forest - Major Oak tree 6. Edwinstowe Cricket Club 7. Public Connection Footpath

06 farms Edwinstowe 1032 Forest Corner, Sherwood Forest July 2020 Site Location Site Considerations

Edwinstowe Village Heritage Wall Corner Car Parking Robin Hood Linkages back to the surrounding village A more inviting approach will need to be considered Location and differing parking charges Promoting heritage and create footfall to Sherwood Forest while protecting the unique natural environment

Internationally Important Wildlife Wayfinding Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Creating defined pedestrian routes and enhance and National Nature Reserve (NNR) propose signage solutions SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest)

07 1032 Forest Corner, Sherwood Forest July 2020 Forest Corner Masterplan Existing site plan

08 1032 Forest Corner, Sherwood Forest July 2020 Forest Corner Masterplan Site Ownership

THORESBY ESTATES WITH LEASE TO RSPB

HARWORTH ESTATES

THORESBY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ESTATES COUNTY COUNCIL WITH LEASE TO RSPB

THORESBY ESTATES

THORESBY THORESBY THORESBY ESTATES ESTATES ESTATES

HARWORTH ESTATES

NEWARK & SHERWOOD

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 09 COUNTY COUNCIL 1032 Forest Corner, Sherwood Forest July 2020

Forest Corner Masterplan 10

Ideas For Discussion 10 8 10 10 1. Expansion and regeneration of Sherwood Corner - new facilities, Sherwood Forest events and attractions

6 2. New link road from Thoresby Vale to Thoresby Vale Swinecote Rd B6034

7 3. Possibility of additional sports offer 5 4 3 4. Existing car park, coach park and overflow parking 1 4 2 5. Possible location for new cemetery parking

6. More open space for wildlife / recreation 10 10 7. New Forest School 9 8. Proposed inclusive cycle trails hub with visitor facilities Edwinstowe in the former colliery workshop building High Street 9. Support links to Edwinstowe High Street, community and business facilities and Church of St Mary

10. New and enhanced connectivity for residents and visitors - Walking and cycling

10 1032 Forest Corner, Sherwood Forest July 2020 Site Location Future Forest Corner

What is already famous about Sherwood Forest and how can we potentially create a major tourist destination?

Community Education

Forest Luxury Corner Leisure

Legendary Lifestyle Stories

11 1032 Forest Corner, Sherwood Forest July 2020 Site Location Future Opportunities

‘Robin Hood’ The brand Robin Hood Festival Tourism / Leisure Education, Skills and Employment Maximise context of Robin Hood in Sherwood Promote and build on current Robin Hood Festival Enhancing experiences for return visits Skilling up, training, volunteering and employment

Flexible Event/Venue Centre of Research Excellence Forestry Stewardship Leisure - Food Offer Providing an event/venue space with a prominent Relocate village library to become part of the Robin Arboricultural or forestry education & careers Providing a destination in its own right through an rural location Hood story enhancement on current food offer

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Food & Beverage Offer & Enhancements Leisure , Community , Lifestyle Here are some conceptual ideas, based on other destinations, for consideration:

A showcase for the best local produce Providing a destination A bespoke dinning experience

- Food & drink festivals - Farm shop with anoutdoor terrace - Balloon Bar Engine Yard - Farrners Market - Home grown produce Extraordinary cocktails, refreshing mocktails and - Cookery lessons delicious tapas - Microbrewery - Deilahs Nottingham Finest, freshest - passionate about food and wine 13 1032 Forest Corner, Sherwood Forest July 2020

Nature Reserve & Natural Surroundings Community , Lifestyle , Education Here are some conceptual ideas, based on other destinations, for consideration (these would not be applicable for the National Nature Reserve)

A beautiful complex that can provide for Users to experience the sensory world through Small scale agricultural operations habitat for a range of wildlife digital and interactive innovations

- Guided walking routes - Providing interactive and educational installations - Micro-farm - Bird feeding - VR Experiences - Guided farm tours with animal encounters - Attenborough Nature Centre and Reserve - Art installations - Indoor/outdoor play areas - Workshops that involve natural surroundings - Kids Forest Play - Digital, virtual journeys experiencing the sensory world 14 1032 Forest Corner, Sherwood Forest July 2020

Fitness For All Community , Lifestyle Here are some conceptual ideas, based on other destinations, for consideration:

Resource and information centre, provide Rural setting for outdoor activities Activity daily hire facilities a day out for all

- Resource and information centre - Family entertainment - Cycle shop - purchase and hire storage - Rest points - Attractive location for exercise - Off road experiences - Activities constructed within the forest - Host local marathons and events - Team building activities - Segways

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Robin Hood Cultural Attraction Legendary Stories , Community , Lifestyle , Education Here are some conceptual ideas, based on other destinations, for consideration:

A unique educational Robin Hood experience Educational experience promoting the current offer Provide a makers community space

- Overnight glamping experience in a rural setting - Interactive experiences - Ironbridge & The Greenwood Cafe - Robin hood story teller

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Showcasing & Enhancing Current Facilities Legendary Stories , Leisure , Community , Lifestyle , Education Here are some conceptual ideas, based on other destinations, for consideration:

Support cricket club through a Intensify outdoor performance space Provide engaging and clear signage to encourage changeable seasonal offer footfall

- Cricket club events - Outdoor music festivals - Clear and continuous language throughout - Club offers to become a social members club - Opera performances - Outdoor cinemas - Opera House

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Showcasing & Enhancing Current Facilities Luxury , Legendary Stories , Leisure , Community , Lifestyle

A boutique hotel in a beautiful rural setting Destination for a series of events and collaborations Create a global brand and a complete offer for Robin Hood & Sherwood Forest

- A wellness retreat - Wedding Venue - A destination in itself - Intimate, private, bespoke overnight stay - Business destination - Local community - Wellness workshops - Conferences and events - Celebration of Robin Hood

18 1032 Forest Corner, Sherwood Forest July 2020 12 Month Calendar Future Events

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Coordinated calendar of events across the area, including Edwinstowe village, ensuring Sherwood Forest is a year-round destination of choice.

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Regional Events Luxury , Legendary Stories , Leisure , Community , Lifestyle , Education

A first choice destination to host regional events and activities

Image: Courtesy of Ben Andrews (rspb-images.com)

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